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By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Flashcards are one of the most inexpensive, easy-to-find, and effective study tools you can possibly use. Yeah, I know there are approximately one bazillion cool apps and digital study websites available now, but I stand by my claim that old-school flashcards …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Here’s the scenario: On a Monday, your teacher tells you there will be a test on Friday. Knowing it’s “only Monday,” you won’t even think about the test until Wednesday, at which point you tell yourself I’ll just study tomorrow. But …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. There are a lot of misconceptions floating around about how to be a “good” student. Included in these common myths are false ideas about study habits, memorization, and time spent on homework. In this tutorial, I share 4 common myths about …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. The following tips are primarily for college students, although high school students may also find them helpful. If you’re in college, you already know that homework consumes much of your day. But one of the secrets of A-level students is that …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Back-to-school tips for college students go beyond the back-to-school tips for high school students that I write about in this post here. While those high school tips certainly apply to college students too, older students have different needs – which I …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. This post is full of back-to-school tips for middle and high school students. I have several back-to-school tutorials on my blog, so if you’re looking for more, check out these 10 tips and these 8 tips when you’re done reading about …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Open-book exams have a complicated reputation, as there are pros and cons to this type of test: Pro: You have to memorize less information. Con: Open-book exams offer a false sense of security, fooling you into thinking the answers will just …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. The best study tips for exams differ slightly from study tips for regular tests. Certainly, the list below contains many strategies that will help you prepare for that one high school or college chemistry test, but most of the study tips …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Knowing how to study for multiple exams at once is the key to maintaining your sanity when school gets hectic. At every point in your school career there are going to be times when you have to study for multiple tests …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. If you’re a student of any age, you should know how to make and use cheat sheets. Cheat sheets are an incredible way to organize and learn information faster, whether you’re a middle schooler, graduate student, or professional. If you’d prefer …
